Located in the northeastern part of Akita Prefecture, bordering Aomori and Iwate prefectures, Ohirumemuchi Shrine is located in the Hachimantai district of Kazuno City. Every year on January 2nd, the shrine is dedicated to the important intangible cultural properties designated by the national government and UNESCO...
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Located in the northeastern part of Akita Prefecture, bordering Aomori and Iwate prefectures, Ohirumemuchi Shrine is located in the Hachimantai district of Kazuno City. Every year on January 2nd, the shrine is dedicated to the important intangible cultural properties designated by the national government and UNESCO...
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Kamakura is an event unique to Akita Prefecture. There are several reasons why it's called Kamakura, but they're not entirely clear. Kamakura was once a small festival held throughout Akita Prefecture...
For a long time, Yokote Kamakura has been held on fixed dates for two days, February 15th and 16th, but from 2026 it will be held over two days, the second Friday of February and the following Saturday.
The Akita Prefecture event "Kamakura" is a heartwarming event held in Yokote City, where children gather inside a snow dome to enjoy rice cakes, sweet red bean soup, tea, and more.
"Any crying children here?" The Namahage of Oga, Akita Prefecture, is known nationwide as a representative folk event of the Tohoku region. However, while their appearance and names may differ, they actually fulfill a similar role...
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"Ennen" is a term that may not be familiar to most people. It is a performing art that was performed at temples from the mid-Heian period, but gradually declined around the Muromachi period, and is said to have almost completely disappeared by the Edo period.
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A traditional winter feature in Akita Prefecture is the snow hut. Speaking of snow huts, they are a tradition that has been practiced for a long time in Yokote City, where snow is piled up like a mountain, a large hole is dug, and rice cakes and zoni (rice cake soup) are placed inside...
What is the Sanriku International Arts Festival? The Sanriku International Arts Festival was launched in 2014 in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake. It highlights the various local performing arts of the Sanriku coastal region and also features performing arts and artists from around the world.
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When people think of Obon, they probably imagine quietly visiting the graves of their ancestors to welcome them back. However, in Tsugaru, people also eat in front of the graves and greet their ancestors with colorful Obon decorations...
